Lily Tomlin quotes

Lily Tomlin is an American actress, comedian, and writer known for her sharp wit and versatile performances. Her career spans television, film, and theater, with memorable roles in both comedy and drama. She continues to inspire audiences with her creativity and commitment to groundbreaking work. Here are 80 of her quotes:

The best mind-altering drug is the truth. (Lily Tomlin)
The trouble with the rat race is that if you win you're still a rat. View quote
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Don't be afraid of missing opportunities. Behind every failure is an opportunity somebody wishes they had missed. View quote
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Why isn't there a special name for the tops of your feet? View quote
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Ninety eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It's the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them. View quote
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No matter how cynical you become, it's never enough to keep up. View quote
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I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework. View quote
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If truth is beauty, how come no one has their hair done in the library? View quote
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Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world. View quote
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There will be sex after death, we just won't be able to feel it. View quote
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Remember we're all in this alone. (Lily Tomlin)
What if it's boring - or if it's not boring, it might be too revealing, or worse, it might be too revealing and still be boring. View quote
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I personally think we developed language because of our deep need to complain. View quote
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If you read a lot of books you are considered well read. But if you watch a lot of TV, you're not considered well viewed. View quote
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There's so much plastic in this culture that vinyl leopard skin is becoming an endangered synthetic. View quote
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Reality is the leading cause of stress among those in touch with it. View quote
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Sometimes I feel like a figment of my own imagination. View quote
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If love is the answer, could you rephrase the question. View quote
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I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific. View quote
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Why is it that when we talk to God we're said to be praying, but when God talks to us we're schizophrenic? View quote
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If I had known what it would be like to have it all - I might have been willing to settle for less. (Lily Tomlin)
Reality is nothing but a collective hunch. View quote
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For fast-acting relief try slowing down. View quote
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I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody. View quote
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The road to success is always under construction. View quote
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Lily Tomlin

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Occupation: American Actress
Born: September 1, 1939
Quotes count: 80
Wikipedia: Lily Tomlin

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